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Send Gratitude Grams in November!

Spread cheer and encouragement to your coworkers by thanking them for all they do! The Gratitude Gram table will be in the Franklin lobby daily from Nov. 6–22.


Get ready to party on Halloween!

On Oct. 31 — Halloween Day — UCOP will celebrate with festivities and a collaborative costume contest in Oakland’s Franklin building and at the UCPath Center. Show off your look and join the fun!


Insider insight into undergraduate admissions

If you’re supporting a student who’s pursuing undergraduate admission, don’t miss this special event. On Nov. 4, learn what admissions officers are looking for when reviewing applications.


Understanding the admissions application process

On Monday, November 4, join the OP Staff Assembly for advice on what undergraduate admissions officers are looking for when reviewing applications.


Gender Pronoun Initiative: What is gender?

In their second Link article, the Gender Pronoun Initiative reviews nuances around the term “gender” and provides helpful, inclusive definitions.


Learn about undergraduate personal insight questions

On Monday, October 28, join the OP Staff Assembly for advice on how college-bound students can respond to the personal insight questions on the UC undergraduate admission application.


UC Undergraduate Admissions Personal Insight Questions

Join Gretchen Harris, events and communications coordinator, undergraduate admissions for advice on how college-bound students can respond to the personal insight questions on the UC undergraduate admission application. This presentation is part of the “Understanding


UCLA Chancellor Gene Block to chat with UCOP staff

On Wednesday, October 2, catch the next event in the popular Chancellor Chats series. Attend in person at Oakland’s Franklin building, or via Zoom.


Introducing the Gender Pronoun Initiative

With sponsorship from UCOP executive leadership, a new interdepartmental initiative is working to encourage an inclusive workplace culture — one pronoun at a time.


Welcoming new OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee members

Sylvia Bhatia, chair of the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee, welcomes this year’s new members.


OPSA Steering Committee elections: Cast your vote!

Help drive the direction of staff leadership at UCOP by voting for new members to the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee. Committee members facilitate dialogue between staff and leadership, drive change and support staff interests.


OPSA Steering Committee

OPSA Steering Committee nominations and applications close Friday

If you’ve been planning to apply or nominate a colleague for the OPSA Steering Committee, hurry! All completed applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 31.


Apply to join the OPSA Steering Committee

If you’re committed to making UCOP a great place to work, consider joining the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee, where you can have a seat at the table to make decisions and create programs that benefit your colleagues. Applications are open through May 31.